Patent · US Expired

Molded binder having windows and pockets

US6764242B1 · kind B1 · utility

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47Claims
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Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateJul 20, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S402/502
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A binder assembly and manufacturing process thereof includes a front cover, a back cover, a spine, and openings in the assembly for the purpose of placing windows inside the front cover and spine. The front cover, back cover and spine define the space for holding loose-leaf pages. The openings in the front cover and spine define the space for placing loose papers into the front cover and spine. Pockets are included on the inside of the binder assembly for securing additional loose-leaf papers. Manufacturing processes of the binder assembly include methods in which the same material is used for all components and in which different materials are used to manufacture various components in the same process.

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